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Tanner McKee Trade Rumors Make Sense After Benching
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The Philadelphia Eagles are listening to offers for Tanner McKee. This news comes right after the team decided to bench him. Bleeding Green Nation reported that McKee is among several players "perceived by other teams to be available." The front office is looking at the market now. McKee just lost his starting job to Joe Milton.
The Bench Decision Was Clear
Head coach Nick Sirianni made the call to switch quarterbacks. He told McKee about the change before the media found out. Heavy.com noted that McKee said, "Obviously, as a competitor, would love to be out there as much as I can." The backup role is not what a sixth-round draft pick wants. McKee started the last three games and lost them all. His performance in Washington on Sunday showed clear struggles with pocket awareness. The team needed a spark that McKee could not provide.
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Why Trade Talks Are Happening Now
The Eagles have six straight losses on the board. This streak opens the door to move contract-year vets. Hollywood Brown, Riq Woolen, and Dallas Goedert are also on the list of available players. McKee fits this group because he is in his final year of his rookie deal. NBC Sports Philadelphia reported that McKee admitted, "I think, watching the film, different decisions, different throws." Taking accountability is good, but it does not fix the wins.
Joe Milton is the new starter for the upcoming game. He will lead the team against the New York Giants on Sunday. McKee will likely stay on the roster as a backup if no deal happens. The Eagles drafted him out of Stanford in 2023 to be a backup. That job is what he holds now again. Milton adds mobility and a strong arm, giving the offense a fresh look. The league statement said they are "working together to review the matter" regarding other issues, but the quarterback switch is done. The next game is Sunday, Nov. 8, at Lincoln Financial Field.
